Great to finally find a good English language review that's not rubbish artificial intelligence, chat gpt and robot voiceovers. You explained everything in detail very well. I'm also living in Thailand, so can relate to your experiences well. Tossing up between this or the ADV

David thank you for the nice video. I'm on my seventh Honda scooter SH, then Forza 300 now 350. I'm from the UK living in the south of France riding most days in the Alpes. I had big bikes in the past now I'm 74 years I get far more pleasure from the simplicity & ease of my scooter. Regarding the handlebars shaking I had the same problem on my first scooter with a top box, when I removed the box the shaking went away Honda said it was due to the wind dynamics at certain speeds, I changed my setup. No box I fitted a Givi passenger backrest, in front of than I have a large duffel bag that straps on when doing trips, it doubles up as a backrest for me. There are only two negatives, one the front suspension I think Honda could have addressed this problem but they didn't. Saying that I'm testing the 350 ADV next week it has Showa upside-down forks better rear shocks so in the end, they give an option of the Forza with the electric screen or the ADV with better suspension. The second problem is it's such a pleasure to ride you don't want to stop. Honda France gives a full 5 years warranty with free call out assistance, this is great knowing that after 3years of ownership I can sell it with 2 years Honda warranty remaining. I will let you know how it goes with the ADV test. Regards, Frank.

I really appreciate the thoroughness of your review and description of your additions. Thanks.

Great video. I live in the north of TH and I LOVE my Forza 350. Absolutely amazing bike. One tip, I installed Oehlins shocks at the back. They make a huge difference in the corners. It’s like you are on rails. Cheers.

My guess is to much weight is lifted off the front tire! I live in Medellin and we are having our Moto Anual show next week so your videos have come out just in time for me! Thanks!

And now there is the ADV 350.... I'm in love with it. Thanks for you review.

Just bought a forza 350 30 minutes ago. Previous bike being a forza 300 and being very pleased with it. Top bike.

Thanks David for the Video. Toast to us the Friends of FORZA, this will enable us check our list of expectations for our next FORZA.

Best review I’ve watched thanks

Thank you for a great review and some very wise advice about road safety. With the little knowledge I have of photography I figured you’re definitely a photographer. You placed yourself nicely in the shade for a lovely exposure. Most of us would have picked a sunny spot and squinted our way through the review😎 I’ve decided to trade in my Suzuki Address 110 for the Forza 350 after seeing your review.

By far the best review !!!!!

Excellent video. Thanks for doing it. Been looking at one of these (or the Yamaha) Great additions you've made too. 👍

Thanks for the tube info. It's walleye season

I think the wheel wobble can be caused by lateral balance of the tyre because the balance weights are usually clipped to the middle of the wheel from new, or sometimes the weights are stuck on one side of it after a replacement tyre. That’s why some wobble more than others. You may notice with a car wheel they balance each side of it (inner and outer). It’ll hit a resonant frequency at a certain speed...

Proper good review fella.

Hello, I just bought a new 2022 Honda Forza 350.I will be picking it up sometime in the next week. I will be adding a sidecar sometime in the next month or two. Not only is it a great bike but it really looks nice and I think the sidecar will make it look even better. Thank you very much for the review it helped me find out about the little things I would have ever know about.

I have a Forza and put large bags on my bike. There was no wobble for several thousand km when installed with about 3k on the odometer. Once I got to around 8k, it started. Went to several shops and they all blame the bags. The service shop in Chiang Mai suggested cleaning the plates where the cvt belt rides on and it seemed to have resolved the issue significantly. I would try this.

I fitted some cheap handguards from Lazada 250 baht...and if you have been hit on the hands by a small stone spat up from the road ...they make sense ..great video ,thank you ...

I wonder if they fixed any of the issues you mentioned in the latest 2022 Forza model. This was a great review. Heard many points I never had in the many reviews I've watched till now.

Really nice review, i just got my Forza 350 about 1 week ago and very happy with it 😊 Only thing is the fuel consumption is not that great in the city 😅

Great review, I'm evaluating to buy a Honda ADV 350

Nice review 👍🏻

Hi David Great videos! I have sent you a message on Facebook regarding crashbars. 🙏🏽

awesome review Mate, I am heading out there in Mat and am seriously thinking of getting one.. I am 183cm and 120kg so I need a decent size scooter.. ;)

Hi another thought on front end wobble...when the blows around you when riding it hits the top bow and tries to push it off the scooter thus lightening the front end just enough to cause the wobble ...and by the way I live in Udonthani and the weather here this year so far has been cooler and very dry ...have a great day..

I modified my xmax engine quite a bit and installed a steering damper.. I think that will solve your problem

I would like a review of the Honda bluetooth integration and features, such as navigation using the phone, etc.. I would prefer the TFT screens from the BMW C400GT Ion, or even the Yamaha XMax, but curious how the Honda system is in comparison.

Do you think making the rear spring stiffing might make the front more stable....?

Try using the rear brake first as it's linked to the front ,and a second later use the normal front brake ...it may alleviate the sharpness of the front brake ..

Hey David great video. Ping me if you can. Q about your comparison about the Forza va the ADV

i want to buy one of these, i own cruisers and scooters but something about the scooter looking style but with higher cc like a motorcycle i really like

Hi David, great review. I own a forza 300, nc750, rebel 1100 and few other hondas lol I can tell the forza 300 was the best bike i ever bought. Great speed, handling, storage, fuel economy, low maintenance, cheap parts, wind protection... everything in one and yeah i love the design! Funny that was my first scooter /bike ever.. i learn to ride on the forza 300 2018 and till nowadays even with a lot of bikes in my garage i didnt find anything with so much advantages as the forza. Probably will be the second best bike after the adv 350 release. I still prefer forza 300/350 design but if we can get a better suspension would be great.

I don't have the wheel wobble issue with my 279. The same problem was reported for that previous model, but mine doesn't suffer this. Maybe a few unfortunate owners get a little unlucky in that whatever parts involved in steering just don't quite fit together perfectly??

always useful to tell us how tall you are and how much you weigh.

Thanks for the review of your lovely bike. I am a motorcyclist and just about to pick up my first scooter. One thing that's missing with my scooter is a parking break for those occasions that the road surface may not be ideal for the centre stand. Do you have any experience or advice regarding getting a parking break for a scooter. Best wishes from the UK.

The front end goes light when you add a pillion or a lot of extra weight at the back as you have noticed. To a varying degree, this is normal with most two wheeled bikes from any manufacturer. You are supposed to counteract this extra weight using the rear preload. Next time you carry a pillion you would want to put the preload up to near its maximum if not the maximum, the front end won't feel so light and the bike will steer so much better too. I just took out a BMW 400cc scooter very similar to the Forza, I am a heavy guy and its steering was awful, two extra notches of rear preload and it was a brilliant machine (a bit dear mind, I think the Forza is a better spec and much cheaper). I can definitely see one of these types of bikes in my future.

What a great review! The best you can get of someone who ride himself for 12k km.! Most others are just trying to sell you bike... Now please help! -which should I buy??? Forza or Xmax ? I had Xmax 125 and I loved it so much ( have done 4000 miles commuting & pleasure) now I'm looking for xmax 300 . But seing your video maybe I should try Forza ???

Try removing the storage box of the back and check again the wheel wobble. On my Forza that reduces almost of it.

Great scooter, only let down by the forks. I had a 350 for 3,000Km and I couldn’t live with the front suspension on the less than perfect roads, mostly the concrete slab roads. I installed YSS fork kit and it made an improvement but unfortunately not to a level that I was satisfied. I’ve just sold it and first on the list for the new ADV350 with better forks. For your info, I was able to eliminate the wobble you showed in your video by playing around with pre-load and your correct the Forza likes to have a lot of weight in the front. The YSS kit I have max pre-load and the wobble is now minimal to negligible. May I suggest the Givi tunnel bag for some of your camera equipment that needs to be accessed easily. It’s a wee bit expensive at 4,500 Baht but we’ll worth. It fits just about perfect above your petrol cap, no need to use the tie downs it comes with and can be pulled out instantly, great touring accessory for the Forza.

Mine does the same with a large top box fitted ...it does change the steering geometry...

Great❗👍

Hi, I currently have the Forza 350 in the UK. We’re the side bars a specially made? Been searching the UK market for some so I can have spot lights fitted. Thanks for the vid

The vibration is when the shocks are not In line. See fortnine He's got a good video on it

Hi David! Awesome video though I am watching after almost 8 months. Few questions please- You mentioned changing cvt belt every 20km- How do you notice you have to change? My forza 300 has done 34 km and I don’t feel anything while riding. I recently did a 600 kms trip from Bangkok! Would love to connect if you are around! I have also done same modifications as yours ! Cheers

sometimes, wear on a front tyre can make a wheel wobble... tyre might still have the good thread, but it will be wobbly... :)

That top case looks big. 56 litre? I had a 56 litre on my last bike and although I found the space useful it caught side winds quite badly.

29:01 You can use a string to pull the rear break lever by tying the string around the lever and the handle on the steering bar.

I am now 82 years and have damage to my right leg and hip as the result of a red light runner so mounting of a bike is important to me. You didn't discuss ground clearance in respect to this aspect with the Honda. How tall are you, what's your inside leg length? Are you able to use your flat feet whilst you sat on the machine? With top box being there I guess you mounted as a step through? I really enjoyed the video and look forward to viewing other ones you produce. John Rumley

Excellent review. Would the Forza hold 120 kph on a long hill, or start to run out of puff a little?

To reduce no-hands steering wobble, try inflating front tire to maximum allowable pressure.

Did you try a steering dampener?

So refreshing - your video was a penny drop moment for me - bike reviews are so much more meaningful and fun when they are carried out by a non-motorbike person who wants to use the bike as a cheap and convenient mode of transport. I have zero interest in how the bike sounds when somebody is standing there revving it to the max like a moron, I have zero interest in modifications apart from what is necessary to fix issues and to be practical, and I have zero interest how the bike performs at 50 mph more than the legal speed limit. However, people who have a day job stacking shelves yet think they know how to rebuild a bike better than professional Honda engineers are a continuing source of interest. Those people must have very deep pockets because they invariably create way more issues than they address 👍🙏

Great local commute scooter, just took the new 350 from Cambodia to Pattaya and the roads killed it, bikes come back rattling 😂

Shaking is mainly because of the case volume, not because of the weight ... on most of the bikes there is that resonance speed

I bought a new Foza 350 in March 2023. It is too high off the ground for my 29 inch inside leg, I do not like key less ignition I do not like all the controls on the left handlebar or the Blue tooth gizmo that I will never use. The engine cannot be faulted, but i prefer my Cruisym300i that is now five years old. I intend to sell the Forza in February, with 4000 miles on it.

Where did you buy the crach bars and the metal food rest ?? Can you post a link ..thanks in advance

David where did you get the crash bar from? I’m in Sakon Nakhon, Isaan

Hi David. Have you not considered the ADV 350cc? I think that'd be awesome for the work you do & what you're using the Forza for. It's a little more adventure style with slightly better suspension than the Forza. A great little bike tbh. Regards.

What engine and gear oil u use ?

do you have a video to show us how you put the box back? and for removing the Honda grips.Did you find a solution to the problem with the steering wheel that shakes dangerously? Thank you

The woble ,is in every bike, if you have honda fireblade you can let your hands lose at 250 kilometer per hour ,no problem .bud between 70 and 90 kilometer per hour it haves a woble. On my yamaha tmax also a woble around 80 kilometer per hour after that no problem . Almost every bike have this woble, only the speed is different. So no problem there

Bar end weights to dampen the “hands off” steering oscillation?

Are you sure there is no parking brake? My Honda PCX -160 has a small locking lever that can lock the left hand brake in position when the brake has been applied. It is my understanding that the left hand brake applies braking 60% to the front and 40% to the rear brake, on the PCX-150, and both use ABS Anti Locking Braking System at speeds over 10kph. My Honda ADV-150 does not have dual breaking, and ABS is on the front wheel only. I guess the ADV-150 is designed with dirt road and mild off road riding in mind. Better riders than me might use the independent rear brake for advanced off road riding. Sadly the ADV-150 does not have a parking brake lock. That is bad. At 80 years of age I would find the Forza a bit heavy to back out of sloping parking spaces. 150cc will cruise at the maximum highway speed of 90kph in Thailand, but we tootle around town at 50 to 60kph and rarely hit 80kph. RSI Repetitive Strain Injury, from vibration in the handlebars, coming from the engine vibration and from the road, was a problem with our Honda Clicks 125 and 150cc. But the Forza has a wobble rather than a rev vibration. Could the tyre have a flat spot, or the heel need balancing? Maybe something in the steering or frame needs tightening or adjusting? Looks like you're in Kampheng Phet. I live in Sukhothai but am back home in Australia at present. Good review.

They make aftermarket steering dampener its like a small sock for the steering this would solve the shake I would I again

Hi David:)

Only way to get rid of handle bar shake is to remove the top box.

Great video, but does somebody know what that storage tube is on the side of his motorcycle? Thanks! ;)

actually i think that the problem is espacificly to that bike because i have ad the same problem im my 1990 cbr and it was one of the front shock absorvers didnt have the same oil or gaz pressure than the other wich made the steering shimming just check that and probably the problem will desapear , if not them it will be more actually dangerous because it means that the geometry of the bike is rong and i do not belive that honda aout of everione else would do that mistake

its perfect except the rear shock is pulverizing my spine

What about servicing costs?

Hi, splendid review.. I am the owner of one 350.. question.. could you provide a link to body crashpads.. they looks amazing.. I am searching for this kind for a year now.. greetings from Slovenia / Europe

Honda say 25,000kms for the belt ..I changed mine at 21,000 and it was still good ..

Good scooter, but I prefer the ADV 350. In fact, I'm going to buy one. I am in Chiang Rai.

the new ADV 350 might give the forza a run for its money

good friend! Decide that my English is null and I need the google translator to be able to answer you, I say I'm just listening until the 7th minute of your video, I'll be answering you, and you'll also finish watching the video on another occasion for yourself I could comment something else. the vibration of the direction that you comment on and me in particular disappears when I change tires and are deportivos, until they wear out in the center and I change the vibrations, I say it to you always traveling solo without a passenger, I would say that it is for a huge support de la rueda delantera, I mean la superficiale del neumatico delantero. Currently, the motorcycle has a little more than 27000klms, I am content with the engine and it is a wonderful experience with no problems and certain oil consumption. there is nothing missing except a hand brake, I put some windshields on the manillar that frankly are not official, could you pass the link if you wish thanks for the video, greetings

Do you think it could do highway speeds (about 100 to 110 in australia) two up? Thinking of getting one for light touring with my wife. Thanks.

Sawasdeekrap mate, get the wheel balanced. The most likely culprit is a lost wheel balance.

I am so curious about the Ruptly RT sticker. I love it.

that's dope modification tho

There are wireless battery pump which can inflate bike tyres.

The steering wheel wobble problem was fixed by Yamaha engineers on the Xmax. They moved the engine forward, taking significant weight with it, so the rider is more likely to be sitting on top of the engine, not ahead of it. This is why Xmax is said to be the most stable of all the Maxi's. I suspect the reason why Honda has not addressed this problem is because they can easily blame the rider for it.

Ce qui fait guidonner le scooter c'est le top case !!!

Did you have corrosion on reflective side of the mirrors?

Fit a higher section rear tyre

Where did you buy it? I'm looking for a dealer in Bangkok that speaks English

@davyfbkk Hello David How are you? Do you still have the same opinion on your Forza 350? Have you had any problems with the scooter since you released this video? Ride safely!

I own a similar looking Cruisym 300. It's my first bike. I thought the wobbly thing when you're hands off the steering was normal.

I love it went 500 mile in a day

Some high performance motorcycles use a steering damper to reduce front oscillation such as you described. Finding a properly sized unit for your scooter may be easy, or impossible. Look at some of the literbikes, Suzuki GS1000, Kawasaki 1000 Ninja, and perhaps others. Be extremely careful when testing with that mounted on your scooter as it may overdampen and make it difficult to steer. Best wishes.

I wonder if this review is more about getting something from Honda than being totally impartial

The wheel wobble is due to the small circumference of the front wheel...all scooters will have this problem!

Is the X Max better? Sounds to me like it is.

Best Mirrors ever, but I prefer XMAX.

Like the look of the forza, but front and rear suspension are not that decent components, I'm going to look into the adv350 it's same basic bike but better bits,,

what about now that ADV 350 came out? 😁😛🤔🤔😂😎

Replace your rear spring with a heavier one. Should fix your wobble issue. Bike is loaded too heavy in the rear. Typical Honda problem. Research ST1300 and how to fix the speed wobble.

100-110 is a Safer Speed than 120-130 The front Crash bar was a waste of money! And added weight is bad! I have 37,000 on my Honda Forza I’m on Michelin tires with the back tire 1 size wider since more weight is on the back tire! A 2 cyl 400 cc Forza would be better!

Overshadowed by the adv 350

What year

If you like the Forza, the ADV 350 will blow you away. Much better bike